Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160120358 | CONTROL UNIT FOR CONTROLLING AN AUTOMATIC DEVICE FOR PREPARING BEVERAGES - A control unit for an automatic device for preparing a beverage, which control unit is provided with a display panel and an input wherein the control unit is provided furthermore with an operating unit for displaying by the display panel a visually observable reaction to designations provided by the user, and for controlling a preparation unit of the automatic device, wherein the display panel has selection fields for mutually exclusive settings for formulations of the beverage to be prepared, wherein the control unit enables the user to select one of the settings by designation of one of the selection fields, wherein a collecting field with at least one setting field shows the chosen setting of the formulation, and wherein the non-designated selection fields remain visible and selectable. | 05-05-2016 |
20160066742 | COFFEE BREWING APPARATUS, COFFEE BEVERAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A COFFEE BEVERAGE - The present invention relates to a coffee brewing apparatus and a system, comprising an entrance opening for receiving coffee beans, a grinder for grinding coffee beans which have entered the coffee brewing apparatus via the entrance opening, comprising a ground coffee transportation path for transporting ground coffee from the grinder to a brewing device, a brewing device for brewing coffee on the basis of the delivered ground coffee, and an air ventilation system in fluid connection with the grinder for providing at least one air stream comprising a coffee grinding aroma to the outside of the coffee brewing apparatus and preferably in the direction of a user of the apparatus. The air ventilation system further comprises at least one fan and at least one air stream guiding element, which is at least partially providing a flow path for the air stream from the grinder to the fan. The invention also relates to a method for preparing a beverage by means of an apparatus as described before. | 03-10-2016 |
20150050394 | SYSTEM, A METHOD AND A CAPSULE FOR PREPARING A PRE-DETERMINED QUANTITY OF BEVERAGE - A system and method for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product includes at least one disposable capsule; an apparatus comprising a fluid dispensing device for supplying an amount of fluid to the at least one capsule, a receptacle for accommodating the at least one capsule, and an outlet arrangement for supplying the beverage to a container, such as a cup. The at least one disposable capsule comprises a material barrier for enclosing an inner space comprising the extractable product. The disposable capsule further comprises a displaceable body conceived to interact with the material barrier for discontinuing at least an exit area thereof for enabling passage of the at least a portion of the beverage away from the capsule. | 02-19-2015 |
20150020689 | BEVERAGE CARTRIDGE - A beverage cartridge for use in a beverage dispensing system, comprising a housing, and located within the housing, a container for accommodating a beverage-related fluid substance and a pump; a drive port via which a driving torque may be delivered to the pump; and a fluid outlet port via which the fluid substance may be pumped from the cartridge; wherein the fluid outlet port and the drive port are located on the same side of the housing. | 01-22-2015 |
20140370164 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND CAPSULE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE - The invention relates to a system, method and capsule for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product. The system comprises an exchangeable capsule, and an apparatus comprising a receptacle for holding the exchangeable capsule, and a fluid dispensing device for supplying a fluid to the exchangeable capsule. The exchangeable capsule comprises a circumferential wall, a bottom, and a lid. The wall, bottom and lid enclose an inner space comprising the extractable product. The receptacle comprises bottom piercing means intended for piercing an entrance area of an alternative capsule for creating at least one entrance opening for supplying the fluid to the extractable product. The entrance area of the capsule according to the invention comprises an entrance filter for supplying the fluid to the extractable product there through. In use, the entrance filter is positioned at a distance from the bottom piercing means, such that the capsule of the system is not pierced by the bottom piercing means. | 12-18-2014 |
20140314925 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE - A system for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product is disclosed. The system comprises an exchangeable capsule, and an apparatus comprising a receptacle for holding the exchangeable capsule. The exchangeable capsule is an open capsule with an exit filter adapted to drain prepared beverage from the system into a cup. The apparatus comprises exit filter piercing means that are provided in the receptacle opposite of the exit filter of the capsule. The exit filter piercing means cooperate with the exit filter to pierce the exit filter to create at least one additional opening, wherein the exit filter, when used in a prior art apparatus that has lid piercing means to pierce a lid of a closed capsule, is not pierced by the lid piercing means and stays intact. | 10-23-2014 |
20140295035 | FORM-RETAINING PAD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE SUITABLE FOR CONSUMPTION - The invention relates to a form-retaining pad, an assembly and a method for preparing a beverage suitable for consumption. For this purpose, the pad is provided with a covering, in which a water-soluble substance, such as milk powder/creamer and sugar, is included. The covering comprises a top sheet and a bottom sheet. The pad is further provided with a form-providing stiffening body, placed between the top sheet and the bottom sheet, with the top sheet and the bottom sheet extending at least partly substantially parallel to each other and to a surface. The stiffening body has a top side adjacent to the top sheet and a bottom side adjacent to the bottom sheet, and, by providing a compartmenting wall configuration therein, has a grid structure transmissive to liquid, in which structure at least a part of the soluble substance is accommodated and each compartment formed by the wall configuration is surrounded by that wall configuration, the top sheet and the bottom sheet. | 10-02-2014 |
20140287105 | BEVERAGE FILTER SYSTEMS - A beverage filter cartridge comprising a cup portion; a lid portion coupled to the cup portion to define an interior; and a filter member provided within the interior; wherein the cup portion, the lid portion, and/or the filter member define three separate compartments with the interior. | 09-25-2014 |
20140251149 | DEVICE FOR SEPARATING TWO SPACES FROM ONE ANOTHER - A device for separating a first space (C) and a second space ( | 09-11-2014 |
20140220205 | SYSTEM, CAPSULE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE - A system including a capsule is usable for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product. The system includes a substantially rigid circumferential wall, a bottom closing the circumferential wall at a first end, and lid of a flexible sheet-shaped perforate and/or porous material closing the circumferential wall at a second, open, end opposite the bottom. The circumferential wall, the bottom and the lid enclose an inner space include the extractable product, and the lid includes an impermeable outer circumferential area and an exit area being enclosed by said impermeable outer circumferential area such that, in use, the prepared beverage is drained from the capsule through the exit area. The invention further relates to a method for preparing said beverage using the above system. | 08-07-2014 |
20140202581 | SYSTEM, PACKAGE, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DOSING COFFEE BEANS - A system for dosing coffee beans, comprising a coffee bean package provided with walls enclosing an inner space for coffee beans, a coffee bean outlet for delivering coffee beans, and a coupling part for coupling and uncoupling the coffee bean package with an apparatus that is provided with a coffee bean grinder, and an at least partly movably arranged coffee bean receiving device for supplying coffee beans from the coffee bean package to the grinder, which coffee bean receiving device is provided with a dosing space for being capable of containing a predetermined dose of coffee beans, wherein the coffee bean package prior to use in itself is closed off such that exposure of the coffee beans to ambient air is prevented, and the coffee bean receiving device is arranged to be guided through the coffee bean outlet into the inner space of the coffee bean package for letting coffee beans from the coffee bean package into the dosing space, and to guide the dosing space through the coffee bean outlet out of the inner space of the coffee bean package for supplying the dose of coffee beans from the dosing space to the grinder. | 07-24-2014 |
20140178538 | BEVERAGE FILTER CARTRIDGE - Beverage filter cartridge comprising a cup having at least one sidewall; a cover sealed to the cup to form an interior; and a filter pod provided the interior and having a substance provided therein for brewing a beverage; wherein at least a portion of the sidewall comprises a helical channel extending the cup. | 06-26-2014 |
20140174300 | BEVERAGE FILTER ASSEMBLY - Beverage filter kit usable with a brewing the kit comprising a reusable insert configured to be received within a brewing cavity of the brewing device; and a disposable filter assembly configured to be received within the insert and comprising a substance suitable for preparing a brewed beverage. Filter assembly usable with a brewing device, the filter assembly comprising a paper-based lid portion; a paper-based filter portion; and a substance contained between the lid portion and the filter portion suitable for preparing a brewed beverage; the filter assembly is configured to be received within a brewing chamber of the brewing device. Reusable insert usable with a filter assembly and brewing device for preparation of a brewed beverage, the insert comprising a top, a bottom, and a sidewall forming a cavity to receive a filter assembly, the filter assembly comprising a substance for preparing a brewed beverage; a plurality of elongated protrusions extending along at least a portion of the sidewall between the top and the bottom; and an aperture provided on the bottom to provide an exit for a brewed beverage flowing through the filter assembly within the insert. | 06-26-2014 |
20140157993 | PREPARING TEA WITH THE AID OF A TEA PAD AND A COFFEE MAKER - A tea pad is provided for preparing tea. More particularly, the tea pad provides at least one consumption unit of tea with the aid of a coffee maker. The coffee maker is provided with a holder for receiving at least one pad filled with a product to be extracted, and means for pressing hot water under pressure through the pad for obtaining an extract of the product while, preferably, the applied pressure of the water is 1-2 bar. The pad is provided with a covering, such as filtering paper which is at least partly transmissive to a liquid such as water and, which is at least virtually non-transmissive to tea. The covering comprises at least one space which is at least partly filled with tea. | 06-12-2014 |
20140147562 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A LIQUID COFFEE CONCENTRATE - The present disclosure relates to a process for the production of a liquid coffee concentrate that has an improved storage stability at ambient temperature. The process comprises separating coffee extract resulting in a high aromatic coffee extract and a low aromatic coffee extract and subjecting the low aromatic coffee extract to a heat treatment and, optionally, a pH rising step. | 05-29-2014 |
20140014680 | SYSTEM, PACKAGE, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DOSING COFFEE BEANS - A system for dosing coffee beans, comprising a coffee bean package provided with at least one wall which at least partly encloses an inner space for multiple dosages of coffee beans, and a coffee bean outlet for delivering coffee beans, and an apparatus provided with a coffee bean grinder, a coffee bean inlet for supplying coffee beans from the coffee bean package to the grinder, a connecting device for connecting the coffee bean package to the apparatus, so that the coffee bean outlet can be connected to the coffee bean inlet, and a dosing device provided with a dosing space which is arranged for feeding-through one predetermined dose of coffee beans from the coffee bean outlet to the coffee bean inlet. | 01-16-2014 |
20130333575 | CAPSULE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A PREDETERMINED QUANTITY OF BEVERAGE SUITABLE FOR CONSUMPTION - A capsule, system and method are usable for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage using an extractable product. The system includes a capsule comprising a cup having a circumferential wall, a bottom at a first end, and a flange-like rim at a second end. The capsule further includes a lid, in use, connected to the flange-like rim. The wall, bottom and lid, in use, enclose an inner space comprising the extractable product. The cup further includes a plurality of substantially concentric circumferential ridges extending outwardly of the cup, wherein the ridges are made of the same material as the cup. The system further includes a beverage brewing device comprising an enclosing member for enclosing the capsule. In use, at least one of the ridges abuts against at least a portion of the enclosing member, such that a sealing engagement between the capsule and the enclosing member is formed. | 12-19-2013 |
20130230625 | PAD WITH COVERING FILLED WITH PRODUCT TO BE EXTRACTED, ASSEMBLY OF A FIRST AND A SECOND PAD AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A SMALL OR LARGE AMOUNT OF BEVERAGE - A pad with a covering filled with product to be extracted and/or to be dissolved, wherein, in use, a fluid such as water is supplied under pressure to the pad, so that the fluid is pressed through the pad for obtaining a beverage which, thereupon, leaves the pad. The pad is provided with a spout opening for generating, with the spout opening, a jet of the beverage which leaves the pad for obtaining the fine bubble froth layer on the beverage with the aid of the beverage. | 09-05-2013 |
20130224347 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE FROM A CAPSULE - A system, device and method for preparing a beverage using a capsule. The capsule comprises a cup-shaped body, a lid and an actuating member. The device comprises a capsule holder, a fluid supply unit, and a flow control unit arranged for controlling a parameter of the fluid to be supplied to the capsule. The flow control unit is arranged for selectively operating in one of at least a first mode and a second mode. The flow control unit comprises a switching member movable between a first and second position, and arranged for being engaged by the actuating member of the capsule. The system is arranged such that the flow control unit is in the first mode when the switching member is in the first position, and such that the flow control unit is in the second mode when the switching member is in the second position. | 08-29-2013 |
20130224345 | ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE - The invention relates to an assembly for preparing a beverage suitable for consumption. To that end, the assembly is provided with at least a first covering and a first ingredient included in the at least first covering, the first ingredient comprising a substance such as milk powder/creamer, sugar and like additives soluble or extractable in a liquid such as water. The assembly is further provided with a second ingredient, the second ingredient comprising a soluble or extractable substance such as ground coffee or tea while the second ingredient forms part of a substantially rigid body. | 08-29-2013 |
20130115351 | COFFEE BEVERAGE SYSTEM, COFFEE BREWING APPARATUS, COFFEE BEAN PACKAGING CARTRIDGE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A COFFEE BEVERAGE - A coffee beverage system is described including a coffee bean packaging cartridge and a coffee brewing apparatus. The packaging cartridge includes a container holding coffee beans and transportation component for transporting the coffee beans towards an exit opening of the cartridge. The coffee apparatus comprises a grinder for grinding the coffee beans from the cartridge and a brewing device for brewing coffee on the basis of ground coffee obtained by means of the grinder. The system is further provided with a metering chamber for receiving coffee beans which are transported with the aid of the transportation component into the metering chamber. In use, the metering chamber will hold a predetermined amount of coffee beans. The metering chamber comprises a bottom portion which forms a part of the grinder, said bottom portion being arranged in the coffee apparatus for rotating around an axis extending in a vertical direction. | 05-09-2013 |
20130115342 | COFFEE BEAN PACKAGING CARTRIDGE AND COFFEE BEVERAGE SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - A coffee beverage system is described including a first coffee bean packaging cartridge, a second coffee bean cartridge and a coffee brewing apparatus. After a first predetermined number of servings of coffee, transportation component of the first cartridge for transporting coffee beans of the first cartridge to a metering chamber of the system are disabled. The transportation component of the second coffee bean cartridge are not disabled or only disabled after a second predetermined number of servings of coffee which is larger than the first predetermined number of servings of coffee. | 05-09-2013 |
20130101717 | SYSTEM FOR PREPARING A COFFEE BEVERAGE, GROUND COFFEE PACKAGING CARTRIDGE FOR USE WITH SUCH A SYSTEM, METHOD OF PREPARING A BEVERAGE BY MEANS OF SAID SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF SUPPLYING GROUND COFFEE FROM SAID GROUND COFFEE PACKAGING CARTRIDGE - A coffee beverage system is described, including a coffee bean packaging cartridge and a coffee brewing apparatus comprising a grinder wherein the coffee bean packaging cartridge is removably connectable to the coffee grinder apparatus. The coffee bean packaging cartridge is arranged for holding and supplying of coffee beans and includes a transportation component adapted for enabling transportation of the coffee beans. The coffee brewing apparatus comprises a motor for driving the transportation component of the first coffee bean packaging cartridge. The system further comprises a ground coffee packaging cartridge, preferably having a transportation component for enabling transportation of ground coffee which transportation component is also removably connectable to the coffee grinder apparatus. | 04-25-2013 |
20130095219 | COFFEE BEVERAGE SYSTEM, SECOND COFFEE BEAN PACKAGING CARTRIDGE FOR USE WITH SAID SYSTEM, METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE BY MEANS OF SAID SYSTEM, A METHOD OF BREWING COFFEE AND A METHOD OF SUPPLYING COFFEE BEANS FROM SAID SECOND COFFEE BEAN PACKAGING - A coffee beverage system is described including a coffee bean packaging cartridge and a coffee brewing apparatus. The packaging cartridge includes a container holding coffee beans and transportation component for transporting coffee beans towards an exit opening of the cartridge. The coffee apparatus comprises a grinder for grinding the coffee beans from the cartridge and a brewing device for brewing coffee from ground coffee obtained by the grinder. A metering chamber holds a predetermined amount of coffee beans and comprises a bottom portion which forms a part of the grinder, said bottom portion rotates around an axis extending in a vertical direction. A second coffee bean packaging cartridge includes a second dosing device separate from the first dosing device for preparing and/or supplying a dose of coffee beans to the entrance opening of the coffee brewing apparatus independent of the coffee brewing apparatus. | 04-18-2013 |
20130095218 | COFFEE BEVERAGE SYSTEM, COFFEE BEAN PACKAGING CARTRIDGE FOR USE WITH SAID SYSTEM, METHOD OF PREPARING A BEVERAGE, METHOD FOR BREWING COFFEE, METHOD OF SUPPLYING COFFEE BEANS, CARTRIDGE FOR COFFEE BEAN MATERIAL, METHOD OF SUPPLYING COFFEE BEAN MATERIAL - Cartridge for holding and supplying coffee bean material. The cartridge includes a housing enclosing an interior volume. The housing has an outlet for releasing the coffee bean material from the interior volume and for supplying the coffee bean material to an external apparatus. The cartridge further includes a conveyor for transporting the coffee bean material towards the outlet. The conveyor include a moveable structure for contacting the coffee bean material. The moveable structure is, at least partly, present in the interior volume. The conveyor further include manually operable actuation component for manually actuating the moveable structure. The manually operable actuation component is, at least partly, provided outside of the interior volume. | 04-18-2013 |